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Apply Now The Staff Assistant is a part-time, support-based role designed to assist assigned staff members with a variety of administrative, communication, and operational tasks. Staff Assistants help ensure day-to-day activities run smoothly by supporting team priorities with flexibility, professionalism, and attention to detail.  Each Staff Assistant is assigned to support a specific department or team, and maintain the agreed upon support schedule for each week with the department head. Assignments and responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the department, the assistant’s skills, and proven reliability.   This role is ideal for disciplined self-starters looking to grow their professional experience in a ministry-focused, team-oriented environment.  What You’ll Do: Assist with scheduling, preparing materials, and keeping team workflows organized.  Help draft, edit, or manage documents, emails, and reports.  Track and follow through on assigned tasks, deadlines, or small projects.  Support communication, documentation, or logistics for ongoing initiatives.  Requirements:  Clear communicator who works well with others.  Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.  Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to varied responsibilities.  Organized and dependable with strong attention to detail.  Flexible, teachable, and responsive to feedback.  Comfortable using digital tools (email, spreadsheets, calendars, etc.).  Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in previous work and academic settings.   Organized and proactive in managing assignments and overseeing workflows.  Friendly and service-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to grow in faith and ministry.  Special Requirements: An expressed and vibrant commitment to Jesus Christ and to the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ability to work with integrity, dependability, honesty, and maturity. This position is open to student applicants and Adventist Church members local to Berrien Springs. Student applicants must qualify for employment under the student labor policies of Andrews University. Benefits: As a part-time position in the state of Michigan, it is eligible for Paid Sick Leave. Apply Now